Compared: Nikon Coolpix A vs Sigma DP1 Merrill (Garden Tables)
- The Nikon Coolpix A produces 16 megapixel images from its APS-C sensor and its 28mm (equiv) lens.
- The Sigma DP1 Merrill delivers 14.75-megapixel finished images from its Foveon X3 true-color APS-C sensor, also with 28mm lens.
These two cameras thus offer final images that are very close in resolution, but due to a slight difference of focal length, the per pixel magnification is nearly identical, making a direct comparison easy to do.
Actual sharpness of a final image is a function of both sensor technology and lens performance, so how does the Nikon Coolpix A compare to the Sigma DP1 Merrill?
At about $800 the Sigma DP1 Merrill is a lot less expensive than the about $1200 Nikon Coolpix A (with UR-E24/HN-CP18 hood/filter). This comparison should add some clarity to the choice.